Respite Care in Poynette, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Poynette, WI: the local picture

379

residents 65 or older (14% of Poynette)

65%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Columbia County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Poynette ZIP codes

Most older adults in Poynette live with someone: 65% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 96 Poynette residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (25% in Columbia County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Poynette ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Poynette compared with Columbia County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Poynette	Columbia County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.1%	7.7%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	4.4%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,938	$57,885	—

Older residents in towns around Poynette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lodi, WI	8.6 mi	877	25%
Lake Wisconsin, WI	9.8 mi	1,234	14%
Portage, WI	11 mi	1,520	38%
DeForest, WI	12 mi	1,790	24%
Windsor, WI	12 mi	1,284	21%
Waunakee, WI	15 mi	2,292	27%

Hospices serving Poynette

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ssm Health At Home Hospice	Baraboo, WI	18 mi	(877) 356-4514
St Croix Hospice Baraboo	Baraboo, WI	18 mi	(608) 448-4200
Heartland Hospice Madison	Madison, WI	21 mi	(608) 819-0033
Moments Hospice Of Madison	Madison, WI	21 mi	(608) 384-3710
Bristol Hospice Madison	Madison, WI	25 mi	(608) 960-7699

Nursing homes near Poynette (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dove Healthcare - Lodi	Lodi, WI	7.6 mi	3 of 5	50	(608) 592-3241
Columbia Health Care Center	Wyocena, WI	8.5 mi	5 of 5	75	(608) 429-2181
Waunakee Valley Senior Living	Waunakee, WI	15 mi	3 of 5	84	(608) 849-5016
Avina Of Sun Prairie	Sun Prairie, WI	17 mi	5 of 5	50	(608) 837-8529

Straight-line miles from the center of Poynette. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Poynette

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,245 monthly median income of Poynette households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Poynette: common questions

Which hospices serve Poynette?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Poynette ZIP codes, including Ssm Health At Home Hospice, St Croix Hospice Baraboo, Heartland Hospice Madison.

How much does respite care cost in Poynette?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,245 monthly median income of Poynette households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Poynette. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver covers Wisconsin.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Respite Care in Poynette, WI